Town Pop. 23,233

Living in Shoreham-by-Sea: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shoreham-by-Sea is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Shoreham-by-Sea most outperforms the national norm: 69/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 61/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the BN15 postcode district. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: BN15 postcode district.

61
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Shoreham-by-Sea scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
79 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 510 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 388 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 348 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 151 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 139 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 299 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 268 crimes
  2. 2 Police Station 159 crimes
  3. 3 Theatre/Concert Hall 51 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10 µg/m³
73
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Ample 6
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
55
9 schools in area · 18 within 4km
1Outstanding7Good1Ungraded
  • Shoreham AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Buckingham Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Glebe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Herons Dale SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holmbush Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shoreham Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Swiss Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital3 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital5.6 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,796 patients per GP
4dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
74
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Adur
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 449 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.4%Student3.4%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Adur · 2026-27
A £1,699
B £1,982
C £2,265
D £2,548
E £3,114
F £3,680
G £4,247
H £5,096
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
69
Shoreham-by-Sea 0.3 mi
Southwick 1.3 mi
Fishersgate 2 mi
J11 M23 17.3 mi
J11 M23 17.7 mi
J10A M23 19.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 31
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 19
Retail Shopping Ample 111
Takeaways Ample 18
Fitness Ample 64

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £432,500 154
Detached £620,000 35
Semi-detached £465,000 47
Terraced £374,250 38
Flat / Maisonette £253,000 34
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£218k £441k £670k £893k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Southwick (Adur) 65 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lancing and Sompting 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Beeding 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sompting 66 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fulking 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bramber 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Steyning 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Small Dole 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Brighton and Hove 64 5.5 mi away ⇄
Woodmancote 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Worthing 68 5.8 mi away ⇄
Henfield 49 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoreham-by-Sea a nice place to live?

Shoreham-by-Sea is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shoreham-by-Sea is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shoreham-by-Sea?

Shoreham-by-Sea has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 1,835 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shoreham-by-Sea?

Among the top-rated schools in Shoreham-by-Sea are Shoreham Academy, Buckingham Park Primary School and Glebe Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Shoreham-by-Sea in total.

What are house prices like in Shoreham-by-Sea?

The current median house price in Shoreham-by-Sea is £432,500, around 52% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £620,000, semi-detached £465,000, terraced £374,250, flat £253,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 154 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shoreham-by-Sea in context

See where Shoreham-by-Sea ranks among the best places to live in West Sussex

Postcode districts in Shoreham-by-Sea

BN15 62 ⇄
BN43 60 ⇄

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